Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth. Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day (Ps. 96:1-2, WEB)." It is good to sing to Yahweh. For He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. The whole earth was created by His wisdom... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Gal. 6:9)." A few months ago, my two sons and I joined a Taekwondo martial arts class. The instructor, who has a 5th degree black belt, shared his story about how... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 15
Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. 3 For even Christ didn’t please himself. But, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 14
Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. 2 One man has faith to eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Don’t let him who eats despise him who doesn’t eat. Don’t let him who doesn’t eat judge him who eats, for God has accepted him. 4 Who are you... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Remember Those Who Are In Prison
"Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering (Hebrews 13:3)." When I was in seminary, once a month my professor would visit the state penitentiary to preach the gospel. He would invite his students to join him... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Do Not Be Anxious But Rejoice In The Lord
The book of Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul while he was first imprisoned in Rome around 61 A.D. The clear theme of his letter focused on encouraging believers to rejoice in the Lord. Ironically, here is Paul in prison, being persecuted for his faith---while exhorting believers to rejoice in the Lord. He exemplifies... Continue Reading →
Poem: God Is Worthy of Infinite Praise
My heart will sing To you, Heavenly King. My soul will rejoice with a triumphant voice. My mind will meditate On why you are so great. My being will praise Your glorious ways For infinite days. Poem by Chad A. Damitz
Poem: God is Good All The Time
Righteous Lord Your heart leans toward Giving abundant grace To the human race. Blessed Savior You changed my behavior. Setting me free from sin So I could be born again. Blessed Redeemer You make me a dreamer. Reaching lofty goals To share Jesus to lost souls. Heavenly King I will forever sing To you enthroned... Continue Reading →
What Does The Bible Teach About Sleep And Rest?
According to the Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep per night. However, only 60% of Americans are reported getting this recommended amount. This statistic is a cause for concern since medical studies have shown a correlation between lack of sleep and health problems. For example, around 75% of people... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Light Wins Again
Dark clouds of sorrowTry to shade me from the sunBut light wins again! Life can be full of both joy and sorrow. When dark clouds try to shade us from the sun and steal our joy, just remember that light triumphs over darkness. Jesus said He was the light of the world. His light shines... Continue Reading →